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Gold Standard? 1954 Jaguar XK120

Looking like something Auric Goldfinger would drive, this 1954 Jaguar XK120 has a real attention-getting bearing about itself. Unfortunately, it’s static, and not running – well technically not stopping, but perhaps rejuvenation is not that far away. One of… more»

Former Dirt Track Racer: 1969 Dodge Charger

We’ve recently seen a few former dirt track race cars appearing at Barn Finds, but few have been based on a car as desirable as this 1969 Dodge Charger. It seems to be a pretty solid beast, and its… more»

BF Auction: 1956 Studebaker President

Automotive history is littered with manufacturers that collapsed for various reasons. For smaller American companies, the constant and unrelenting pressure from “The Big Three” sent many to the wall. One of the more notable was Studebaker. That was a… more»

Red and Ready for Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The definitive book on the birth of the C5 Corvette is titled “All Corvettes are Red.”  While some form of red has been an option on nearly every Corvette model made, the color red was incredibly rare on 1953-1955… more»

440 In Waiting! 1970 Dodge Dart

I consider fourth-gen Dodge Darts (’67-’76), like this 1970 example, to be unsung heroes. While I prefer the ’67-’69 version, there’s nothing wrong with a ’70 – they were lightweight, inexpensive powerhouse cars. Today’s find, a resident of Clarksville,… more»

Three Windows, Original Condition: 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe

In the collectible Flathead Ford market, one of the most desirable cars you can own is a 1935 or 1936 Ford 3-window coupe.  In an interview with the American Hot Rod Foundation, recently deceased guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck declared… more»

Early Build? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Through the mid-1964 storied launch of the Mustang and the rest of the 1965 model year, Ford built more than 94,000 “pony car” convertibles. Most of them have since disappeared from our landscape except this one (which is not… more»

Swinging Updates: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom

For most of its life, the Dodge Dart was a compact car and companion to the Plymouth Valiant. The fourth generation (1967-76) turned in the highest production numbers, which included this ’69 Dart Custom (or GT). The car is… more»

Cool Patina and No Reserve: 1969 Ford F100

One thing I’ve noticed repeatedly at my local Cars And Coffee centers around the line of trucks that always seems to congregate near the center of the lot, and that’s how much attention the pickups with a patina like… more»

Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

The Skyliner retractable hardtop was part of the 1957-59 Ford product lines. Marketed as the “Hide-Away Hardtop” the metal roof retracted into a space that would normally be allocated to the trunk. Though it saw more than 48,000 copies… more»

Carport Find: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT

The 1978 model year was the fifth in a row for the Camaro since Ford reinvented the Mustang and opened the door to Chevy for buyers who liked bigger pony cars. This ’78 Type LT, the fancier version of… more»

Navajo Interior Project: 1976 AMC Pacer D/L

This 1976 AMC Pacer D/L has the famous and eye-popping Navajo Interior design and it’s almost worth the price of admission alone if it’s in good condition. The photos are small but check out the listing here on eBay… more»

Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco

Ford sold 23,776 examples of its new Bronco across all derivatives in 1966. However, the rarest by far was the Roadster version, with only 4,090 buyers handing over their cash. The seller claims only around 200 remain, and considering… more»

Unfinished Business: 1970 Ford Mustang Ragtop

Introduced in mid-1964 for the 1965 model year, demand for the Ford Mustang “pony car” would soon peak at 607,000 units in 1966. From there forward (for the balance of the first generation), each successive model year would see… more»

Keep It Six?: 1969 Pontiac Firebird OHC Sprint Six

It costs the same to restore a fastback or a convertible as a coupe, and the coupe is going to bring a lot less when it’s done. That’s Mustang world wisdom, but it has something to teach you should… more»

460 Trailer Special! 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger

American full-sized pickup trucks set the gold standard for enduring punishment and being sentenced to hard labor. This 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 Trailer Special in Anderson, California won’t win any beauty contests, but the owner-described “ranch truck” features… more»

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